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SW08 ENK

2008 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,805 mi
Last recorded93,805 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X379,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 ENK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 82,916 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,958 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear. Unable to check adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking on differential.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 59,958 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear. Unable to check adult seat belt.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking on differential.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,629 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,533 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 28,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 21,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 14,377 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SW08 ENK is a 2008 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW08 ENK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SW08 ENK registered?

SW08 ENK is a 2008 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is SW08 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 ENK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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